Good lease or bad?
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The DOG (Dealer ordering guide) has been posted in several other threads in this forum. It gives the MSRP of all options.
You can configure the car with the MSRP, take off 12.5%, and use the lease calculator guide that I previously posted to ascertain your lease payments.
You can configure the car with the MSRP, take off 12.5%, and use the lease calculator guide that I previously posted to ascertain your lease payments.
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12.25% off of MSRP is excellent!
If you can get 12.25% off of either a 2018 E400 or a 2019 E450 and there are no other incentives, the residuals on the 2019 will be much higher and offset any increase in price between the 2018 E400 and the 2019 E450, so yes the 2019 should lease cheaper than a 2018.
I have looked over the DOG for 2019 and the prices for a 2018 E400 and 2019 E450 with the same equipment are within $500. Even if the 2019 cost $500 more and the residuals are the same, which of course they are not, the residuals on the 2019 are higher, a one year newer car is worth more than $500 on resale!
Dealers order cars for stock and for customers: As I said sometimes the deals on an ordered car, because it is a "sale" are even better than on an in stock car and of course sometimes the opposite!
12.25% off of MSRP is excellent!
If you can get 12.25% off of either a 2018 E400 or a 2019 E450 and there are no other incentives, the residuals on the 2019 will be much higher and offset any increase in price between the 2018 E400 and the 2019 E450, so yes the 2019 should lease cheaper than a 2018.
I have looked over the DOG for 2019 and the prices for a 2018 E400 and 2019 E450 with the same equipment are within $500. Even if the 2019 cost $500 more and the residuals are the same, which of course they are not, the residuals on the 2019 are higher, a one year newer car is worth more than $500 on resale!
Dealers order cars for stock and for customers: As I said sometimes the deals on an ordered car, because it is a "sale" are even better than on an in stock car and of course sometimes the opposite!
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I think he was talking about when you are adding different options since with the 2019 there are more stand alone options... I did this also when I spec’d out all the features I wanted that are must have for me in 2018 car and then when I did the same with the 2019 it was a lot closer in price.
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I think he was talking about when you are adding different options since with the 2019 there are more stand alone options... I did this also when I spec’d out all the features I wanted that are must have for me in 2018 car and then when I did the same with the 2019 it was a lot closer in price.
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If you go to my post I said with the same equipment - not base price. When I configured the car I wanted the prices were within $500.
If you check out the DOG for the 2019 E450, many options that were in packages are now stand alone. The DOG for the 2019 E450 gives you more flexibility (and saves you money) in configuring a car as compared to a 2018 E400.
Remember that Russmna29 is getting 12.25% off either a 2018 E400 or 2019 E450. As Russmna29 is leasing it does not make sense for him to lease a 2018 E400 vs a 2019 E450 as there is no additional savings to him in leasing a 2018 E400 as the residuals on the 2019 will be higher than on the 2018. (Russmna29 said no further incentives other than the employee discount)
Further in a few years when you go to sell or trade in your 2018 E400, it will be one year older than a 2019 E450. As you know, a 2019 model vs. a 2018 model will be worth substantially more than the $1050 difference in base price.
That is why I said that a 2019 model is worth more than $500 as compared to a 2018 model.
If you check out the DOG for the 2019 E450, many options that were in packages are now stand alone. The DOG for the 2019 E450 gives you more flexibility (and saves you money) in configuring a car as compared to a 2018 E400.
Remember that Russmna29 is getting 12.25% off either a 2018 E400 or 2019 E450. As Russmna29 is leasing it does not make sense for him to lease a 2018 E400 vs a 2019 E450 as there is no additional savings to him in leasing a 2018 E400 as the residuals on the 2019 will be higher than on the 2018. (Russmna29 said no further incentives other than the employee discount)
Further in a few years when you go to sell or trade in your 2018 E400, it will be one year older than a 2019 E450. As you know, a 2019 model vs. a 2018 model will be worth substantially more than the $1050 difference in base price.
That is why I said that a 2019 model is worth more than $500 as compared to a 2018 model.
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All I found is the DOG for the wagon, where is the sedan? Where do we think the RV/MF may land? Educated guesses..
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If you go to my post I said with the same equipment - not base price. When I configured the car I wanted the prices were within $500.
If you check out the DOG for the 2019 E450, many options that were in packages are now stand alone. The DOG for the 2019 E450 gives you more flexibility (and saves you money) in configuring a car as compared to a 2018 E400.
Remember that Russmna29 is getting 12.25% off either a 2018 E400 or 2019 E450. As Russmna29 is leasing it does not make sense for him to lease a 2018 E400 vs a 2019 E450 as there is no additional savings to him in leasing a 2018 E400 as the residuals on the 2019 will be higher than on the 2018. (Russmna29 said no further incentives other than the employee discount)
Further in a few years when you go to sell or trade in your 2018 E400, it will be one year older than a 2019 E450. As you know, a 2019 model vs. a 2018 model will be worth substantially more than the $1050 difference in base price.
That is why I said that a 2019 model is worth more than $500 as compared to a 2018 model.
If you check out the DOG for the 2019 E450, many options that were in packages are now stand alone. The DOG for the 2019 E450 gives you more flexibility (and saves you money) in configuring a car as compared to a 2018 E400.
Remember that Russmna29 is getting 12.25% off either a 2018 E400 or 2019 E450. As Russmna29 is leasing it does not make sense for him to lease a 2018 E400 vs a 2019 E450 as there is no additional savings to him in leasing a 2018 E400 as the residuals on the 2019 will be higher than on the 2018. (Russmna29 said no further incentives other than the employee discount)
Further in a few years when you go to sell or trade in your 2018 E400, it will be one year older than a 2019 E450. As you know, a 2019 model vs. a 2018 model will be worth substantially more than the $1050 difference in base price.
That is why I said that a 2019 model is worth more than $500 as compared to a 2018 model.
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Dear RBYLAW:
Keep in mind that in leasing a 2019 the residuals will be substantially higher than with a year old 2018 model. To get the same monthly lease payment, the 2018 will have to be substantially discounted more than a 2018, which hardly ever is the case.
Also if the lease rates are similar, I would always want to be in a new model year. For the same price, why drive a one year old car?
My experience is that once bitten by the new car bug, always bitten.
Keep in mind that in leasing a 2019 the residuals will be substantially higher than with a year old 2018 model. To get the same monthly lease payment, the 2018 will have to be substantially discounted more than a 2018, which hardly ever is the case.
Also if the lease rates are similar, I would always want to be in a new model year. For the same price, why drive a one year old car?
My experience is that once bitten by the new car bug, always bitten.
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Dear RBYLAW:
Keep in mind that in leasing a 2019 the residuals will be substantially higher than with a year old 2018 model. To get the same monthly lease payment, the 2018 will have to be substantially discounted more than a 2018, which hardly ever is the case.
Also if the lease rates are similar, I would always want to be in a new model year. For the same price, why drive a one year old car?
My experience is that once bitten by the new car bug, always bitten.
Keep in mind that in leasing a 2019 the residuals will be substantially higher than with a year old 2018 model. To get the same monthly lease payment, the 2018 will have to be substantially discounted more than a 2018, which hardly ever is the case.
Also if the lease rates are similar, I would always want to be in a new model year. For the same price, why drive a one year old car?
My experience is that once bitten by the new car bug, always bitten.
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At the top, in the box "Search Forums" type in "2019 E450" and then hit enter.
After you do this, a list of threads will be propagated: There are several that discus the DOG for the E450.
After you do this, a list of threads will be propagated: There are several that discus the DOG for the E450.
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Seems about right as in 2 to 3 weeks the 2018's with the arrival of the 2019 will be one year old.
That is why I said that for you with a flat 12.25% discount that leasing a 2019 will be cheaper than leasing a 2018.
That is why I said that for you with a flat 12.25% discount that leasing a 2019 will be cheaper than leasing a 2018.
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Just my guess:
Residuals on the 2019 E450 will be between 61% and 62% and the interest between .9% and 1%.
Residuals on the 2019 E450 will be between 61% and 62% and the interest between .9% and 1%.
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I leased a 2018 e-300 p-3 about a year ago. This was my method and it worked out rather well.
The lease payment is based on the price of the car, the factor and the residual value. The factor and the residual value are set by MB Financial and they are not negotiable. The only negotiable part of the lease is the price. I built my car online and then sent it to 5 different dealers. I told them to give me their best shot at the price. The dealer who came in at the lowest price would get the order. Four prices came back. The highest was 5% off the MSRP, but the lowest was 11% of the MSRP. I emailed the other three thanking them for their time and I would be back in three years. One of the losing dealers actually wanted to know if they could submit a revised offer. I said no because it would not be fair to the winning dealer. Your best shot just means that ... your best shot.
I wan't concerned about the monthly lease payment because, as I said, the only variable was price. Also it was a custom built car, so the dealers were pricing the same car.
The lease payment is based on the price of the car, the factor and the residual value. The factor and the residual value are set by MB Financial and they are not negotiable. The only negotiable part of the lease is the price. I built my car online and then sent it to 5 different dealers. I told them to give me their best shot at the price. The dealer who came in at the lowest price would get the order. Four prices came back. The highest was 5% off the MSRP, but the lowest was 11% of the MSRP. I emailed the other three thanking them for their time and I would be back in three years. One of the losing dealers actually wanted to know if they could submit a revised offer. I said no because it would not be fair to the winning dealer. Your best shot just means that ... your best shot.
I wan't concerned about the monthly lease payment because, as I said, the only variable was price. Also it was a custom built car, so the dealers were pricing the same car.
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I believe you may have the money factor wrong: a money factor of .00237 would equal an interest rate of 5.68%. This I believe is way too high.
MF of .000237 would be .568%. This would be extraordinarily low, but possible.
Using a MSRP of $74,000 a selling price (including bank fee) of $68,000 and a residual of 60%, 36 months and a MF of .00237 the monthly payment without tax would be $922. Using a MF of .000237, $684 per month.
Suggest you double check with your dealer to get the money factor.
I also believe that a residual of 60% or higher will limit the mileage to 10,000 per year for 3 years. If you want 15,000 per year expect the residuals to be below 60%.
Finally I agree with 704set and in fact for the past four cars I have leased, 2 BMW's, 1 Ford Edge and my present MB, this is exactly what I did: The first time in the dealer was to pick up the car.
One thing you might consider: If you local dealer is "competitive" then you might give them the opportunity to either match or beat your lowest quote - there being value in dealing with a local dealer. On the other hand, doing exactly what 704set suggested, I leased my present MB from one dealer and have had it serviced by my local dealer, without any difficulty: the local dealer even giving me a loaner. So dealing with a local has very limited monetary value, at least to me.
MF of .000237 would be .568%. This would be extraordinarily low, but possible.
Using a MSRP of $74,000 a selling price (including bank fee) of $68,000 and a residual of 60%, 36 months and a MF of .00237 the monthly payment without tax would be $922. Using a MF of .000237, $684 per month.
Suggest you double check with your dealer to get the money factor.
I also believe that a residual of 60% or higher will limit the mileage to 10,000 per year for 3 years. If you want 15,000 per year expect the residuals to be below 60%.
Finally I agree with 704set and in fact for the past four cars I have leased, 2 BMW's, 1 Ford Edge and my present MB, this is exactly what I did: The first time in the dealer was to pick up the car.
One thing you might consider: If you local dealer is "competitive" then you might give them the opportunity to either match or beat your lowest quote - there being value in dealing with a local dealer. On the other hand, doing exactly what 704set suggested, I leased my present MB from one dealer and have had it serviced by my local dealer, without any difficulty: the local dealer even giving me a loaner. So dealing with a local has very limited monetary value, at least to me.
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I believe you may have the money factor wrong: a money factor of .00237 would equal an interest rate of 5.68%. This I believe is way too high.
MF of .000237 would be .568%. This would be extraordinarily low, but possible.
Using a MSRP of $74,000 a selling price (including bank fee) of $68,000 and a residual of 60%, 36 months and a MF of .00237 the monthly payment without tax would be $922. Using a MF of .000237, $684 per month.
Suggest you double check with your dealer to get the money factor.
I also believe that a residual of 60% or higher will limit the mileage to 10,000 per year for 3 years. If you want 15,000 per year expect the residuals to be below 60%.
Finally I agree with 704set and in fact for the past four cars I have leased, 2 BMW's, 1 Ford Edge and my present MB, this is exactly what I did: The first time in the dealer was to pick up the car.
One thing you might consider: If you local dealer is "competitive" then you might give them the opportunity to either match or beat your lowest quote - there being value in dealing with a local dealer. On the other hand, doing exactly what 704set suggested, I leased my present MB from one dealer and have had it serviced by my local dealer, without any difficulty: the local dealer even giving me a loaner. So dealing with a local has very limited monetary value, at least to me.
MF of .000237 would be .568%. This would be extraordinarily low, but possible.
Using a MSRP of $74,000 a selling price (including bank fee) of $68,000 and a residual of 60%, 36 months and a MF of .00237 the monthly payment without tax would be $922. Using a MF of .000237, $684 per month.
Suggest you double check with your dealer to get the money factor.
I also believe that a residual of 60% or higher will limit the mileage to 10,000 per year for 3 years. If you want 15,000 per year expect the residuals to be below 60%.
Finally I agree with 704set and in fact for the past four cars I have leased, 2 BMW's, 1 Ford Edge and my present MB, this is exactly what I did: The first time in the dealer was to pick up the car.
One thing you might consider: If you local dealer is "competitive" then you might give them the opportunity to either match or beat your lowest quote - there being value in dealing with a local dealer. On the other hand, doing exactly what 704set suggested, I leased my present MB from one dealer and have had it serviced by my local dealer, without any difficulty: the local dealer even giving me a loaner. So dealing with a local has very limited monetary value, at least to me.
In my case, putting dealers against each other won't impact my deal (shouldn't) because with the corporate control number I have, its a flat 12.25% off MSRP, no negotiation, no haggle. With MBFS setting RV's and MF's... each dealer with the same car should be identical.
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You are correct: with your 12.25% discount, go to your local dealer.
For everyone else do what 704set recommends!
The MF you are listing: are you sure they are money factors: maybe it is interest rates for finance.
I have gone over my records: In April for a 2018 BMW 540i, 10,000 miles, 36 months, residual was 61% and money factor was .00156 or 3.74%: However the dealer said interest rate was .374%: As I had decided not to go ahead with the BMW, I did not question him further as to whether the money factor of .00156 was correct.
However when I put the figures in my lease calculator the MF of .00156 or 3.74% was correct.
FYI, the 2018 BMW 540i xDrive I wanted had an MRSP of $70,035, residual of $42,721 (61%) and monthly payment of $852 which included NYS sales tax and bank fee: At lease inception I would have had to pay $949. first months ($852) plus NYS registration of $97.
For everyone else do what 704set recommends!
The MF you are listing: are you sure they are money factors: maybe it is interest rates for finance.
I have gone over my records: In April for a 2018 BMW 540i, 10,000 miles, 36 months, residual was 61% and money factor was .00156 or 3.74%: However the dealer said interest rate was .374%: As I had decided not to go ahead with the BMW, I did not question him further as to whether the money factor of .00156 was correct.
However when I put the figures in my lease calculator the MF of .00156 or 3.74% was correct.
FYI, the 2018 BMW 540i xDrive I wanted had an MRSP of $70,035, residual of $42,721 (61%) and monthly payment of $852 which included NYS sales tax and bank fee: At lease inception I would have had to pay $949. first months ($852) plus NYS registration of $97.
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Here is the DOG for the E300 and E450 with revisions through July 3, 2018.
We need to thank rbrylaw for supplying this DOG!
We need to thank rbrylaw for supplying this DOG!
